Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 LCD TV Model No. TX-14LA1F TX-14LA1P TX-17LA1F TX-17LA1P TX-20LA1F TX-20LA1P LCD TV shown above is model TX-20LA1F. Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Welcome Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible.We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this TV offers. Contents Renaming a programme channel ...................... 14 Locking a programme channel ..........................
Warnings and Precautions • This TV set is designed to operate on DC 15V. • To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV. • WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE!!! Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Antenna cover removal and fitting (TX-17LA1, TX-20LA1) TX-20LA1 TX-17LA1 Removal 1 2 1. Grasp the cover at the bottom end and initially remove by pulling slightly toward yourself. 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. Fitting Removal 1 2 1. Grasp the opening and initially pull the cover slightly towards yourself to disengage the claws (at 2 points on both the left and right). 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. Fitting 1. Insert the claws (at 4 points) at the top end. 2.
Quick Start Guide 1 Example : TX-17LA1 R.G.B AV1 R.G.B AV1 VCR AV2 VCR S-V SET TOP BOX V L R AV2 S-V V VCR / DVD recorder L R OR DC IN 15V Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment 2 1 Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor DC plug to the DC IN socket. 3 Plug into household mains socket. • Be sure to use the mains lead and AC adaptor included in the accessories. • Do not use the AC adaptor for other than the specified equipment.
Quick Start Guide 4 Select your country Land For Switzerland and Belgium, select the desired language. If you wish to perform manual tuning, press the green button. See page 16. Green Start ATP Suchlauf Abbruch Press the red button to start Auto Setup Red 5 Auto setup will begin, your stations will be located and stored.
Basic controls: top panel and remote control STR F TV/AV MAINS Power On / Off switch TV/AV switch (see page 22) STR (Normalisation store) Used to store tuning and other function settings Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function.
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired.
PICTURE Picture menu Press the PICTURE menu button PICTURE Move to chosen menu option Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu TV/AV Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV Viewing Mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three different screen settings - Dynamic, Normal and Cinema.
SOUND Sound menu Press the SOUND menu button SOUND Move to chosen menu option Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV Pressing the STR button after having adjusted a feature will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting). TV/AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 STR N Volume Lets you set the overall output volume. Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
SET UP Setup menu Press the SETUP menu button SET UP Move to chosen menu option Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV TV/AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N Teletext Allows you to choose between TOP or LIST mode. See page 19. Off timer Switches the TV off within a preset time which you can choose from between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute intervals.
Tuning menu - overview SET UP Press the SETUP menu button Move to Tuning menu option Access Tuning menu Move to chosen menu option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu TV/AV N Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV STR Pressing the STR button after having adjusted some features will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Tuning menu - Programme edit SET UP Press the SETUP menu button Move to Tuning menu option Access Tuning menu Move to Programme edit option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Access Programme edit N Move to chosen programme position (eg: Prog.
Tuning menu - Programme edit Renaming a programme channel Move to the Name column Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the screen shows the character currently selected. : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST U V X W Y Z +- .
Tuning menu - Auto setup Auto setup automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, for example, you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations.
Tuning menu - Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: Press the SETUP menu button SET UP Move to Tuning menu option Access Tuning menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Move to Manual tuning Access Manual tuning N Select the programme position to be tuned 1 Press repeatedly until required station is found When the desired station is found, press STR to store.
Aspect Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. Auto 4:3 16 : 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 N Mode Picture 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size and can be selected if you wish to view in this format. 4:3 4:3 16:9 will display a 16:9 picture at its standard 16:9 size and can be selected if you wish to view in this format.
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details. DVD VCR PICTURE Standby Press to switch the VCR, DVD or DVD recorder to standby mode. Press again to switch back on.
Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the backlight function with a white bar and the contrast function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required. • Pressing the Setup button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen.
Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STR F.P. 0 SET UP Yellow 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in LIST mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25. Press the Blue button, select the page number, then press and hold the STR button. The page number is now stored.
Teletext operation SET UP Blue must press the SET UP button then the Yellow button to display the Teletext page again. • If the top of the page indicates that sub pages are being transmitted but the page displayed never changes, then the ‘sub page number’ is there to show the page contents have been updated, there are no sub pages.
Audio / video connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: Press the TV/AV menu button TV/AV Press the relevant on screen selector key to select the AV source you wish to view. Red: AV1 Scart soket Green: AV2/S The on screen selector keys that appear clear after a few seconds.
Audio / video connections How to connect the input terminals Example : TX-17LA1 R.G.B R.G.B AV1 Input/Output from AV1 Scart Socket VCR AV2 S-V V L R AV1 Scart cable VCR AV2 S-V S-VIDEO cable VIDEO V L Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO Terminal AUDIO R R L Audio OUT Video S-Video OUT OUT VCR/S-VIDEO VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER CAMCORDER S-VIDEO CAMCORDER VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER CAMCORDER GAMES CONSOLE Notes: • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
Maintenance To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Neutral If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in soap-and-water solution detergent or a weak detergent solution. • Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. • Do not wipe the LCD with water.
Specifications Power Source Power Consumption LCD Screen Size Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones Receiving Systems/ Band name Aerial - Rear Operating Conditions Connection Terminals AV1 (Scart connecter) AV2 Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Including TV Stand TV Set Only Mass (Weight) TX-14LA1 AC 100 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use : 46 W Stand-by condition : 1.8 W TV set DC 15 V, 2.6 A max. 14-inch (360 mm) 4 : 3 aspect ratio LCD panel 285.1 mm (W) × 213.
Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.
